Secondary essays by school
from previous years. Generally, secondary essays do not change from year to year, but sometimes they do, so please be aware of that when pre-writing secondary essays. Also be aware that character limits or other elements of the secondary application may not be listed.
If any of these are incorrect or if you have additions, please PM me or post below.
Special thanks to everyone from previous years who has kept the list up-to-date.
ACOM - Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
ATSU-KCOM - A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Some biographical info is asked for, some copy paste stuff for EC's and then these prompts.
1. Have you applied to KCOM previously?
If yes, previous application year(s) and detail below what has changed since your last application.
2. What particular qualities do you feel you can bring to KCOM?
(Please limit your response to 500 words or less. All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant and not from another author.)
3. What specific experience/exposure have you had with osteopathic medicine? How has this influenced your decision to become an osteopathic physician?
(Please limit your response to 500 words or less. All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant and not from another author.)
Asks about convictions of any crimes.
Source:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=12709865&postcount=41
- A.T. Still University of Health Sciences School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Asks for some bio info and Clinical experiences then these prompts.
1. Have you applied to SOMA previously? Yes No
If yes, previous application year(s) and detail below what has changed since your last application.
2. What aspects of the Osteopathic Philosophy had the greatest influence in your decision to seek a career in Osteopathic Medicine?
(Please limit your response to 500 words or less. All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant and not from another author.)
3. What is your motivation for participating in the activities you have described in the clinical, volunteer and community service section? How have these experiences changed you?
(Please limit your response to 500 words or less. All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant and not from another author.)
4. How does your character, qualities, and experiences distinguish your ability and resolve to serve in underprivileged communities?
(Please limit your response to 500 words or less. All information provided in this section must be the original work of the applicant and not from another author.)
Plus some info about any convictions and whatnot.
Source:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=12710296&postcount=27
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
1. Why do you believe AZCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1500 characters)
2. Why should AZCOM accept you into this year's class? (1500 characters)
Upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, which will include, but not be limited to the following information:
- Educational History (colleges attended and degrees earned)
- Employment History
- Medically related work and volunteer experiences
- College extracurricular activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
- Community activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
- Hobbies and nonacademic interests
Source:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=11198479&postcount=23
- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
1. What are the top five qualities you feel you bring to CUSOM that would enhance the overall climate of our school?
2. Osteopathic medicine parallels allopathic medicine but has principles and practices that are distinct. Which of these principles and practices are of greatest interest to you and why?
3. There are many problems facing healthcare in America today. Describe your interpretation of the status of healthcare in the United States today and those challenges the patients and physicians of tomorrow will face.
4. In the event you submitted an application to another medical school last year, what improvements have you made to your application?
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
1. Why do you believe CCOM would provide you with the type of osteopathic medical education you are seeking? (1500 characters)
2. Why should CCOM accept you into this year's class? (1500 characters)
Upload a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae, which will include, but not be limited to the following information:
- Educational History (colleges attended and degrees earned)
- Employment History
- Medically related work and volunteer experiences
- College extracurricular activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
- Community activities, honors, and leadership responsibilities
- Hobbies and nonacademic interests
- Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
GA-PCOM - Georgia Campus Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. Noting the mission and objectives of the Osteopathic profession and PCOM, please describe your personal characteristics that demonstrate your interest in this field. Include an example of an event in which your actions directly influenced the life of another person and relate this to your goal of becoming a DO. (250 words)
- Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. Describe your motivation for applying to KCUMBs College of Osteopathic Medicine, and address the unique qualities and characteristics you would bring to our University and the osteopathic profession. (2500 Characters)
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
No essays
Biographical data
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton Campus
No essays
Biographical data
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill
No essays
Biographical data
- Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Please write two short essays addressing the following questions:
1. In your own life, what experiences and/or people have inspired you to become an osteopathic physician and what personal qualities do you possess that will help you become a successful osteopathic physician?
2. Medical school requires a huge commitment in time and energy. How have you prepared for this commitment?
Note: To access the secondary, visit:
http://www.lmunet.edu/dcom/admissions/process.shtml and the link will be under "Step 2"
- Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
1-2 paragraphs for each:
1. List/explain research.
2. Why MU-COM?
3. What specialty interests you most and why?
4. List shadowing experience.
5. Would you want to practice in Indiana and why?
- Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Background: DOs rely on their skills in empathy, interviewing and active listening to gather the information they need to provide optimal holistic care to their patients. They are trained to use a whole body approach to diagnosis and treatment. Touch is an integral part of osteopathic care, be it a handshake, a steadying hand on the shoulder, the use of palpation during a structural exam or treatment with osteopathic manipulation. DOs empower their patients by providing education, mentoring and motivation. Patients of DOs rarely leave the office without homework assignments. The doctor/patient relationship here is truly a partnership.
Essay Instructions: On a separate sheet of paper, please discuss the topic listed below. Your response should total no more than one page and the font size must not be smaller than 10 pt. Include your name and e-mail address at the top right hand corner of the page. Describe a personal experience or ethical challenge you have faced that has influenced the development of your character. How has this experience helped you to develop specific skills and/or abilities that are essential to practicing osteopathic medicine?
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. List all paid work experience from high school graduation to present (with dates):
2. List all volunteer (medical and other) work experience (with dates):
3. List all research experience (with dates):
4. List and describe your hobbies and recreational interests:
5. Indicate your extracurricular activities and the extent of your involvement (officer positions, etc.) while enrolled as a student:
- Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
No essays
Re-list work, volunteer, and shadowing experiences
- Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Ohio University is interested in finding out more about you as an applicant. to enable us to gain a better understanding of your activities, working experiences, and personal philosophy and their relationship to osteopathic medicine, you are asked ot complete this secondary application form. Please be open, candid and honest in your responses. Feel free to draw on your school experiences, extra-curricular, or working experiences as a basis for your answer.
In the space provided below,indicate: why you wish to become an osteopathic physician; why you wish to attend the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine; and any additional information you feel the college should know about you.
Note: Secondary must be mailed in
Source:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=12782052&postcount=50
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. To what professional schools have you made application this year?
2. If not currently in school, describe present activity:
3. Why do you wish to attend OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine?
4. Is there any additional information you would like the college to know about you?
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. Write a one page, total, essay addressing the following questions:
a. What personal qualities do you possess that will make you a successful osteopathic physician?
b. Which experiences and people have inspired you to become an osteopathic physician?
c. What inspired you to apply specifically to PNWU?
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. Noting the mission and objectives of the Osteopathic profession and PCOM, please describe your personal characteristics that demonstrate your interest in this field. Include an example of an event in which your actions directly influenced the life of another person and relate this to your goal of becoming a DO. (250 words)
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (formerly UMDNJ-SOM)
Please complete your essay and include your responses to the following questions: (Please use font size 12 and limit your essay to one page. You may attach your essay to the application if additional space is needed.)
1. Explain the process by which you decided that osteopathic medicine was right for you?
2. How does the osteopathic profession fit into your professional goals and values?
- Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. If not currently in school, describe present activity and activity since you were last a full time student. Feel free to submit a resume.
2. Were you employed during the regular school year (excluding summers) while in undergraduate school?
3. Why do you want to become an Osteopathic physician?
4. Why do you wish to attend Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine?
5. What unique characteristics, abilities, or skill will you bring to the college and to the Osteopathic profession?
6. Add any additional information that you consider pertinent or that you feel will be of benefit as a student or as an osteopathic physician.
- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - New York
Please discuss how your background, experience or academic program has prepared you for meeting the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Mission, Goals, or Objectives. Limit your essay to 2 pages. Consider addressing a few areas: Why Osteopathic Medicine? Why Harlem? Have you been exposed to a diverse environment? How did you contribute? How have your academic background and personal experiences prepared you for medical school? How were you influenced by a shadowing experience?
- Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine - California
1. Re-list awards, work, and volunteer experiences
2. Explain why you have chosen to apply to Touro?
3. Why should the admission committee accept you into this year's class?
4. Provide a one page, computer-generated response to each of the following prompts. Please number each response separately. Each response should be a minimum 12 point font and may be single or double spaced.
A. Describe the personal characteristics you possess and the life experiences you have had that would contribute to your becoming an outstanding osteopathic physician. Please include information that will enable the Admissions Committee to understand your unique qualities.
B. Describe your exposure to and understanding of Osteopathic Medicine. Content may include your initial introduction to the profession, its history, use in medical practice today, or any other aspects that may highlight Osteopathic Medicine's uniqueness and synergy with your envisioned future practice of medicine.
- Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
No essays
Biographical data
- See RowanSOM above.
UNECOM - University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. Describe your particular interest in attending UNECOM and any contact you have had with UNECOM students, alumni, faculty or clinicians, admissions/student affairs staff members, etc. How did these interactions influence your decision to apply? (2000 Characters Max)
2. Please explain any gaps in education or employment. Indicate any changes/additions in education, employment, experiences, research, etc. since submitting your AACOMAS application. (2000 Characters Max)
3. Please explain any academic difficulties you encountered during your academic career. What insight or knowledge have you gained from these experiences that you will bring to your studies at UNECOM? (2000 Characters Max)
4. Describe how you see the role of physicians in society (outside the direct practice of medicine). What experiences have you had that demonstrate your readiness to meet these future role expectations? (2000 Characters Max)
- University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Please address each topic in a separate paragraph:
1. In your own words, explain the concept of osteopathic medicine as you understand it. (1000 Characters or less)
2. What experiences and/or relationships have motivated you toward a career in osteopathic medicine? (1000 Characters or less)
3. Also - If applicable, please update the information contained on your TMDSAS application. Indicate any additional grades earned, alterations in your proposed coursework or graduation date, additions to your extracurricular activities, name change, or anything else you feel the Admissions Committee should know.
4. If you attended more than two colleges/universities, explain why.
5. Do you consider yourself financially disadvantaged? If yes, please explain.
6. Do you consider yourself educationally disadvantaged? If yes, please explain.
- University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
1. Please explain why you should be selected for training as a primary care, rural osteopathic physician. Please also explain why you are applying to KYCOM for osteopathic medical education and why you believe you will be a successful KYCOM medical student. (1-2 pages maximum)
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas Campus
1. List/Describe any work or volunteer opportunities NOT on AACOMAS (this one is more of a fill in the blank one rather than an essay)
2. What are the top five qualities you feel you bring to VCOM that would enhance the overall climate of our college? (500 words)
3. Osteopathic medicine parallels allopathic medicine but has principles and practices that are distinct. Which of these principles and practices are of greatest interest to you and why? (500 words)
4. There are many problems facing healthcare in America today. Describe your interpretation of the status of healthcare in the United States today and those challenges the patients and physicians of tomorrow will face.(500 words)
5. In the event you submitted an application to VCOM last year, what improvements have you made to your application? (500 words)
6. If you have not completed all the prerequisite coursework, please state how you intend on completing it prior to matriculation. (500 words)
- Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
1. List/Describe any work or volunteer opportunities NOT on AACOMAS (this one is more of a fill in the blank one rather than an essay)
2. What are the top five qualities you feel you bring to VCOM that would enhance the overall climate of our college? (500 words)
3. Osteopathic medicine parallels allopathic medicine but has principles and practices that are distinct. Which of these principles and practices are of greatest interest to you and why? (500 words)
4. There are many problems facing healthcare in America today. Describe your interpretation of the status of healthcare in the United States today and those challenges the patients and physicians of tomorrow will face.(500 words)
5. In the event you submitted an application to VCOM last year, what improvements have you made to your application? (500 words)
6. If you have not completed all the prerequisite coursework, please state how you intend on completing it prior to matriculation. (500 words)
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Western U/COMP - Lebanon - Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Lebanon, OR
1. While shadowing a physician, what did the experience do to solidify your desire/ambition to become an osteopathic physician? (1650 Characters)
2. Describe your participation in community service activities and state why this experience was important to you. (1650 Characters)
- Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Pomona, CA
1. While shadowing a physician, what did the experience do to solidify your desire/ambition to become an osteopathic physician? (1650 Characters)
2. Describe your participation in community service activities and state why this experience was important to you. (1650 Characters)
- William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
The mission of the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine is to prepare men and women to become osteopathic physicians through an emphasis on primary care, lifelong learning, and scholarly activity. By using a community-based training model, the COM will educate and train graduates who are committed to serving the healthcare needs of all individuals with special attention directed to the medically underserved and diverse populations of the state, region, and international mission field.
In the space below, please explain how your ambitions and career plans will help WCU-COM to fulfill this mission.
